Books with author Ann K. Shepherd

It's senior year, and someone's declared open season on bullies. From advanced classes to college entrance essays to baking cakes, Brenna Rutherford's got a lot on her plate with the start of her senior year. The last thing she needs to worry about is the pipe-wielding maniac causing chaos on campus. But after getting a little too close for comfort to the violence, Brenna, along with her best friend, Van Vaughn, is determined to find out who's responsible. Is it pathetic, much-abused Benny McBride; arrogant Cameron Irby, Brenna’s intellectual foe; or someone much closer to her? One thing is for certain – Brenna and Van must uncover the truth and stop the angry villain before the unthinkable occurs.

There's never been any love lost between Brenna Rutherford and Alexis Rydell. When Brenna discovers the cheerleader unconscious and naked while out for a morning run, she can't help but wonder if Finn and his puppet are behind it. Alexis certainly isn't interested in Brenna's offer of help. But after nude photos of Alexis in provocative poses show up in lockers at school, the two girls form an uneasy alliance to bring the perpetrator to justice. That task is more complicated than it might seem, especially when other girls fall victim to the same crime. How do you find the guilty party when every guy has sex on the brain? And while the culprit might be targeting would-be Prom Queens, he has an unnatural obsession with Brenna, and he's not the type of guy who takes no for an answer.

Brenna Rutherford has plenty of reasons to smile. She's graduating as valedictorian, preparing for a long-awaited trip to Italy, and finally in love. But as the end of her senior year approaches, so does the final chapter of Finn's deadly game. Nothing can prepare her for Mitch's return and Abraham's abduction. Embarking on a dangerous hunt, Brenna must unravel Finn's clues in order to find her uncle. But as Brenna and her friends get closer to the end, Brenna realizes that this may be one battle that she has to fight on her own. One thing's for certain - death is coming to Mount Vernon.

It's the worst winter Mount Vernon has seen in decades, and the Big One - the epic blizzard that the weatherman has been predicting for weeks - has finally hit, making virtual prisoners of the town's residents. Abraham is forced to come to terms with his deception and his deteriorating relationship with Brenna while being snowed in with the one person he can't afford to get close to. Stuck at the police station, Duke must decide between a future with Kelly and the life he loves. Trapped in the Woodward Opera House, Brenna and Van must stay one step ahead of a killer holding a grudge against Van for stepping into the coveted role vacated by an injured Nick Anders. In one night, loyalties will be tested, secrets will be revealed, and everything will change.

With the Dark Avenger no longer a threat, life has returned to normal for everyone but Mitch Hamilton. He just can't seem to shake the young, unknown blonde who's made herself an annoying presence in his life. With the Halloween Carnival right around the corner, Mitch is already under enough strain, and he turns to Brenna for help. Along with Van's assistance, the couple fabricates a romantic relationship designed to draw out the stalker. But as the lines between fake and real romance become blurry, it is Brenna who becomes the focus of Mitch's Mystery Girl. As strange occurrences pile up, Van is convinced that they might not be dealing with a flesh and blood girl after all and that the real danger may be much closer than they think.

Brenna Rutherford wants two things for Christmas: distraction from obsessing over her break-up with Mitch and alleviation of her fears of Abraham's deception. Thankfully, a series of charity fundraisers, hosted by the ASB, provides her with some amusement - especially when Van is chosen to be a participant in the highly anticipated bachelor auction. But all is not merry and bright in Mount Vernon. A festive thief armed with a stun baton is robbing Brenna's classmates where they work. Her decision to keep her investigation on the sidelines is put to the test when one of her friends becomes a victim. As events unfold, it becomes evident that there may be more going on than simple robberies. Is the thief using Brenna to send a message to someone close to her? With romance finding its way into Van's life, an ex-boyfriend intent on winning her back, and a stun-happy thief, it's anything but a silent night for Brenna.

Tomas can't imagine life without his little dragon Flicker. He's become more than a pet - he's a friend like no other. And growing dragons on the dragonfruit tree in the garden with his friends Ted, Kat and Kai is the most amazing thing ever. But Tomas has promised Grandad something - that he and his friends will let their dragons go back to where they belong. The only problem is - that isn't such an easy thing to do. Not when they are still having so much fun with dragons Flicker, Sunny, Crystal and Dodger. Not when they still have to work out where the dragons' home is, and how to get the dragons to leave. And not when Tomas is so close to uncovering the true story of the mysterious dragonfruit tree ...

New in Paperback. Join the Gemini Detective Agency and help the teenage sleuths solve the theft of a priceless necklace!Twins Zach and Evie Mamuya and their friend Vishal Desai make up the Gemini Detective Agency, which is mainly an excuse to get pizza together or hit the go-kart track. But when a priceless diamond necklace known as the North Star is stolen before an auction, the kids tag along with the twins' crime reporter mom and find a few clues that make them think this was no ordinary robbery.With the help of their classmate Sophia Boyd, the Gemini Detective Agency is on the case! Will they be able to sort through the clues and solve the mystery in time?Readers will love this interactive mystery, where clues can be found throughout the illustrations at the end of each chapter!The Gemini Mysteries: The North Star is an action-packed novel full of twists and turns that will keep readers guessing until the very end.

Three months ago, Sarah Drake’s best friend, Giselle Rochester, disappeared without a trace. Now Sarah must navigate the treacherous waters of Garfield Preparatory School alone, which would be difficult enough for a scholarship student, but she’s also captured the unwanted attention of Giselle’s twin brother Damien – a dangerous predator who gives cruelty a new meaning. Surviving school would be impossible were it not for Mac Prescott, who’s determined to stand between Sarah and Damien in Giselle’s absence. When she starts having dreams about her missing friend, Sarah and Mac begin their own search for the truth. Secrets confront the pair on every side, and some are much darker than Sarah’s hidden feelings for Mac. The more she learns, the more she is convinced that Giselle and Damien are anything but normal teenagers and that the power struggle between them is still alive and well. And as the danger increases, there’s more on the line than Sarah’s life. She just might lose her soul.

Join the Gemini Detective Agency and help the teenage sleuths solve the theft of a priceless necklace!Twins Zach and Evie Mamuya and their friend Vishal Desai make up the Gemini Detective Agency, which is mainly an excuse to get pizza together or hit the go-kart track. But when a priceless diamond necklace known as the North Star is stolen before an auction, the kids tag along with the twins' crime reporter mom and find a few clues that make them think this was no ordinary robbery.With the help of their classmate Sophia Boyd, the Gemini Detective Agency is on the case! Will they be able to sort through the clues and solve the mystery in time?Readers will love this interactive mystery, where clues can be found throughout the illustrations at the end of each chapter!The Gemini Mysteries: The North Star is an action-packed novel full of twists and turns that will keep readers guessing until the very end.